The 2025 Akwa Ibom State President Federation Cup kicks off on Tuesday, 4th February, with an thrilling first-round conflict between Godswill Akpabio United FC and Regnant Soccer Academy on the Uyo Township Stadium. The match, scheduled for 3 p.m., marks the start of the competitors, which can see two groups qualify as Akwa Ibom State representatives for the nationwide finals.
MATCH PREVIEW: Debutants vs Returning Academy
Godswill Akpabio United FC, based in 2024, are making their Federation Cup debut. Regardless of being a newly established membership, they are going to be assured heading into the sport, given their standing as a Nigeria Nationwide League (NNL) aspect. With skilled ex-international Patrick Udoh on the helm, they’ll intention for a robust begin of their first-ever Federation Cup marketing campaign.
However, Regnant Soccer Academy are that includes within the event for the second time. Their first look in 2023 resulted in a 2-0 first-round defeat to FC ONE Rocket. Coach Hope Michael and his non-league aspect might be hoping to go one higher this time by upsetting their extra established opponents.


Winner to Advance to the Subsequent Spherical
This fixture is the first-ever assembly between the 2 groups. Given the knockout format of the competitors, a winner should emerge on the finish of the match. If the sport ends in a draw after regulation time, it’s going to proceed on to a penalty shootout.
TOURNAMENT OVERVIEW
The 2025 Akwa Ibom State President Federation Cup options eight taking part groups, with matches persevering with till the grand finale on twenty third February. The highest two groups within the competitors will earn spots within the nationwide Federation Cup, representing Akwa Ibom State.
With either side desperate to make an impression, the opening match guarantees an intriguing battle between a brand new drive in state soccer and an academy seeking to show its potential.
2025 AKWA IBOM STATE PRESIDENT FEDERATION CUP FIXTURES
MALE CATEGORY: QUARTER-FINALS
- Godswill Akpabio United FC vs Regnant Soccer Academy
Date: 4th February 2025 | ⏰ Time: 3 p.m. - Akwa United FC vs Pillars Traders FA
Date: sixth February 2025 | ⏰ Time: 3 p.m. - seventh Wonders FA vs Eagle Eye FA
Date: tenth February 2025 | ⏰ Time: 3 p.m. - Heaven’s Race Academy vs Dakkada FC
Date: eleventh February 2025 | ⏰ Time: 3 p.m.
SEMI-FINALS
- 1st Semi-final
seventh Wonders FA/Eagle Eye FA vs Heaven’s Race Academy/Dakkada FC
Date: nineteenth February 2025 | ⏰ Time: 3 p.m. - 2nd Semi-final
Godswill Akpabio United FC/Regnant FA vs Akwa United FC/Pillars Traders FA
Date: twentieth February 2025 | ⏰ Time: 3 p.m.
FINAL
- Winner of Semi-final 1 vs Winner of Semi-final 2
Date: twenty third February 2025 | ⏰ Time: 4 p.m.
FEMALE CATEGORY FINAL
- Ibom Angels FC vs Jacklyn Angels FC
Date: twenty third February 2025 | ⏰ Time: 2 p.m.
Venue for all matches: Uyo Township Stadium.